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Women in the American Civil War
[2 volumes]
Women in the American Civil War
[2 volumes]
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Description
This fascinating work tells the untold story of the role of women in the Civil War, from battlefield to home front.
Most Americans can name famous generals and notable battles from the Civil War. With rare exception, they know neither the women of that war nor their part in it. Yet, as this encyclopedia demonstrates, women played a critical role. The book's 400 A–Z entries focus on specific people, organizations, issues, and battles, and a dozen contextual essays provide detailed information about the social, political, and family issues that shaped women's lives during the Civil War era.
Women in the American Civil War satisfies a growing interest in this topic. Readers will learn how the Civil War became a vehicle for expanding the role of women in society. Representing the work of more than 100 scholars, this book treats in depth all aspects of the previously untold story of women in the Civil War.
Product details
Published | Dec 03 2007 |
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Format | Hardback - Pack |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 776 |
ISBN | 9781851096008 |
Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
Illustrations | 119 bw illus |
Dimensions | Not specified |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Thoroughly 'user friendly', Women in the American Civil War is a seminal and important contribution to the growing library of Civil War reference literature and an important, core addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library collections.
Midwest Book Review
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An accessible and easy to use reference work that should find a welcome home in both academic and larger public libraries.
Against the Grain
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Recommended for academic libraries, especially those specializing in women's studies and Civil War history, and for larger public libraries.
Booklist
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Recommended. Academic and public library collections; lower- and upper-level undergraduates, general readers.
Choice
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Recommended for high school, public, and academic libraries.
ARBA
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For schools with research projects on women during this time period, this is a solid reference with information beyond most resources on this topic.
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